Ocean Spray Cranberries Safety Record
Middleboro, MA · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 03/27/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, Ocean Spray Cranberries in Middleboro, Massachusetts has 118 workplace safety violations across 31 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $84,924 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
Ocean Spray Cranberries in Middleboro, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Ocean Spray Cranberries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
50 of the 118 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 118 violations, $84,924 in penalties across 31 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts
Workers injured on the job in Massachusetts may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 4 years from injury date
- Important: Longest statute of limitations in the nation
- Statute: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Massachusetts, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Ocean Spray Cranberries in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2024 | Planned? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/13/2023 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/29/2021 | Referral? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $5,000 |
| 04/21/2021 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $5,803 |
| 05/31/2016 | Referral? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $7,000 |
| 04/11/2016 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/02/2014 | Referral? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/26/2013 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/06/2011 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 4 | $3,927 |
| 09/20/2010 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $1,250 |
| 05/03/2010 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 4 | $3,612 |
| 05/12/2007 | Unprogrammed Related? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $4,000 |
| 01/12/2005 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 2 | $1,312 |
| 02/06/1996 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $812 |
| 03/29/1993 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 2 | $2,000 |
| 03/29/1993 | Planned? | Middleboro, MA | 13 | $30,000 |
| 10/30/1991 | Referral? | Middleboro, MA | 7 | $11,750 |
| 02/26/1990 | Follow-Up? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/29/1989 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 4 | $1,350 |
| 06/21/1989 | Planned? | Middleboro, MA | 9 | $1,550 |
| 10/01/1987 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/09/1986 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 3 | $0 |
| 09/25/1986 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 6 | $216 |
| 03/28/1986 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/13/1985 | Planned? | Middleboro, MA | 18 | $1,800 |
| 10/02/1981 | Planned? | Middleboro, MA | 6 | $0 |
| 12/23/1980 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 2 | $400 |
| 03/02/1979 | Follow-Up? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $0 |
| 10/17/1978 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 22 | $3,025 |
| 06/08/1976 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 8 | $115 |
| 10/24/1974 | Complaint? | Middleboro, MA | 1 | $0 |
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